Posted on 09/08/2005 6:57:07 PM PDT by sissyjane
Edited on 09/08/2005 11:37:58 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
I don't take it personally. As it said, it depends on the facts as to whether Bush by running roughshod over Blanco thinks it would have made a real difference. And since it appears that he only asked after the hurricane passed, rather than before, that is debateable as to the cost reward ratio. Before the fact, in my view, if Bush had the assets to deploy quickly enough, comandeered or otherwise, to get more folks out, he should have moved - if.
I heard they built a lock on the Mississipi river with the money instead of shoring up the levee.
People do not understand the implications of federal troops moving into a state and taking over control without the permission of a governor.
Can you tell I'm in sales ?
You know I have been arguing with a lib on another site and he quote the 14th amendment in accusation towards the Federal Govt on there responsibilities, the funny thing is it sunk his argument and made mine:
"No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws."
he highlighted "nor shall any state deprive any person of life ,liberty or property", thinking the state meant US Government, I explained to the nit that state meant state as in Louisiana. He has yet to respond.
It was still a trap set by the dems. Thank God Bush is surrounded with intelligent staff, this could have led to a major political mess(worse than it is).
I believe it is if the elected leadership fails in its obligation to its citizens and I belive Blanco failed miserably. The real problem in La has been in NO. They don't seem to be having these types of problems in Mississippi where the storm damage seems to be far worse. I think this is the case but I really don't know all the facts.
I just saw, a few minutes ago, on CNN: Blanco stating "if we only had buses to get the people out" as it faded to the flooded and parked buses. The Aaron tried to say that there will be plenty of blame to go around- "from the mayor to the governor...........and the federal government" He stopped short of accusing the President, but did throw in the federal government knowing that most people will take that to mean the President.
the point is that the MSM will have a very difficult time with this- the truth.
Other exception includes preventing the loss of life or property during serious disturbances or calamities, and protecting Federal property and governmental functions.
As of this moment the COUNTLESS LIVES you mention totals 118 in LA and 201 in MS.
Significant of course, but NOT countless......at least NOT yet!
"..Later that day, Bush administration officials sent Blanco a legal memo seeking to federalize Louisiana law enforcement under the Insurrection Act, which is used to suppress civil disobedience that threatens to turn into anarchy. The act would clarify the chains of command of local, state and federal agencies with the president in charge.
Rather than cede control, Blanco on Saturday morning named James Lee Witt, who ran the Federal Emergency Management Agency under Clinton, to help run relief efforts..."
yes and yes.
yeah but then they show the buses...
most people don't think the President stopped them from using the Buses.
Ok just making sure I got it right.
From Louisianas State EMA website:
" As much as we try to prepare for catastrophic disasters and to reduce our risk from their devastation, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and other disasters still happen.
When they do, local and state officials are the first to respond. If the loss of life and property overwhelms this response, the federal government ... including FEMA ... is called upon to help."
The question is when where they called upon for help?
remember earlier this week when the President made his second trip to La. and Blanco stayed away from him....there was a report earlier in the day when, after meeting with Blanco and Nagin the President said, "govenor-you have two choices....."
That was very unlike the President and should've been the tip off to the MSM what they should really be covering...
My two friends were allowed to drive to the launch site where the La. Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries were launching their rescue operations (via boat). They reported to me that there were over 200 DWF agents just standing around and doing nothing. My friends were kept there for approximately 3 hours. During that time they observed a large number of DWF agents doing nothing. After three hours had passed they were told that they were not needed and should go home. They complied with the DWFs orders and turned around and went home to Lafayette.
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This scenario is how union thugs operate. The friends were treated like non-unioners. Creepy nefarious situation
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